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P743 EEW

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,892 mi
Last recorded10,892 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 EEW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 10,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 10,393 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 10,344 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 10,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,271 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 10,128 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,037 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,893 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,260 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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P743 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P743 EEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P743 EEW registered?

P743 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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